The Action Alliance (AA) has approved a two-year extension for its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers, following amendments to its constitution during the party’s 5th National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday.
The party stated that the extension was necessary to compensate for time lost due to internal crises and prolonged legal battles.
Additionally, the convention ratified the expulsion of 23 members, including former executive member Rufia Omoaje, over allegations of anti-party activities.
The motion for the tenure extension was moved by Calistus Andem, a delegate from Akwa Ibom, and received unanimous support from party members.
A section of the motion, titled “Motion for the proposed tenure extension of Barr Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of Action Alliance”, outlined the rationale behind the decision:
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“The leadership of our great party has witnessed various disruptions as a result of numerous court cases filed against the party and its leadership led by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze.
“At various times, the electoral body has recognized some factions led by former members of the party, and this caused serious disruption in the tenure of our duly elected party officers for more than two years.
“Bearing in mind that the current leadership of the Action Alliance led by Barr Kenneth Udeze has recorded tremendous progress in the management of the affairs of the party and has deployed their wealth of experience into ensuring that the party takes its rightful place in Nigeria,
“It is, therefore, imperative that the tenure of Barr Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of Action Alliance, Vernimbe A. James, the National Secretary of Action Alliance, and other National Executive Committee and National Think Tank Committee members, whose terms in office were disrupted by internal crises and numerous court cases filed against the party by former members, be extended.
“I, do hereby humbly wish to move a motion for the extension of the tenure of Barr Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of Action Alliance, Vernimbe A. James, the National Secretary of Action Alliance, and other National Executive Committee and National Think Tank Committee members for a period of 24 months starting from April 13, 2025, when the four-year tenure of the present National Executives expires, to when the Elective National Convention of the party will hold in 2027.”
During the convention, party delegates also approved the expulsion of 23 members over allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities.
The motion for expulsion read: “Over the years, every member of this great party knows the challenges faced by our party due to the undemocratic and anti-party activities of some members.
“Without any iota of doubt, no party will survive the sabotage by its members. And the relevant organs of the party have looked into the various allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities by some members and found them wanting in line with the Constitution of our party.
“The seriousness of the misconduct and anti-party activities is really threatening the survival of our party, and if not urgently addressed, would affect our founding vision.
“I have considered the gravity of the allegations and the report. In order to protect the values and visions of our great party, I hereby move a motion for the expulsion of the following persons from the Action Alliance:
Adekunle Omoaje, Awofala Awoniyi, Orgwu Miller, Adewole Joshua, and Olu Omotosho, among others.”
The party also approved an amendment to Article 33(a) of its Constitution, ensuring flexibility in leadership tenure.
The new provision states: “All officers of the party at all levels elected pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution shall, unless suspended, removed, expelled, or on leave of absence, remain in office for each period of the term of four years and may be re-elected to the same office, or as the case may be, such tenure or term in office may be extended by the National Think Tank Committee.”
The party explained that this amendment was necessary to enhance stability, continuity, and efficiency in its leadership structure.
“This amendment reflects the progressive conduct of the affairs of our party and prevents any likely development that may derail effective leadership and operation of our great party.”
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